Baumgartenmühle, Historical watermill in Schlägl, Austria.
The Baumgartenmühle is a hydroelectric facility on the Große Mühl river in Aigen-Schlägl, located at approximately 540 meters in elevation. The installation uses a Kaplan shaft turbine to generate renewable energy for the region.
The mill was first documented in 1578 under owner Georg Plankhenauer, indicating a long milling tradition in the area. Over centuries, the property passed through several families before becoming the modern energy facility it is today.
The mill building now houses Studio Poynter, offering exhibition space for local and regional artists. Visitors can discover contemporary artworks displayed within this historic structure.
The site sits in hilly countryside with good accessibility from the village, with visitor paths running around the facility. The best time to visit is during fine weather, when you can fully explore the hydroelectric installation and adjacent art space.
The facility features a specialized fish passage called Tümpelpass that helps aquatic animals bypass the energy installation. This design shows how modern power generation and nature conservation work together at this location.
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